Stinger GT passenger seat wrinkles.

[Stark167]

Stinger AWD GT with red leather. Son sat in the passenger seat on a damp towel after a soccer game which created permanent wrinkles in the cover. Dealer wants $1500 for a new bottom seat cover plus $600 to install. Any ideas on other options?

 

[sting me]

Hmm. Pictures may be helpful here

 

[DiabloStinger]

I'd leave it as is. Time, some conditioner.. those might allow it to return to normal.

 

[AV8R]

Take it to an upholstery shop they can steam them out.

 

[Stark167]

 

[Stark167]

The wrinkles are not serious, but not ideal either.

 

[Stark167]

Do you think steaming the wrinkles in the cover by an expert upholstery repair person would be worth it? It would be much less money--more around $500 compared to over $2000 to replace it. Or maybe just wait and take a lot of people for a drive so they can mash down the wrinkles.

 

[DiabloStinger]

Please don't spend any money to repair this (if you avoid it)... it is leather and will ALWAYS have wrinkles. Condition it and allow it to naturally level over time.

 

[nhcowboy28]

Please don't spend any money to repair this (if you avoid it)... it is leather and will ALWAYS have wrinkles. Condition it and allow it to naturally level over time.

This^

It’s a freaking car. Cars are meant to be driven/used. Not be prestine objects behind glass. It’s character.

Perfect leather vs some natural wear isn’t going to get you a dollar more when you sell.

And if you find the weather wears abnormally fast (seams coming apart), they WILL replace under warranty.

 

[KiaofMuncie]

Stinger AWD GT with red leather. Son sat in the passenger seat on a damp towel after a soccer game which created permanent wrinkles in the cover. Dealer wants $1500 for a new bottom seat cover plus $600 to install. Any ideas on other options?

$600 to install? Holy Cow!!!

 

[westcoastGT]

Agree with above , put conditioner on it and rub it in well , it will probably return to normal and even if not it looks fine

 

[TV3]

The wrinkles are not serious, but not ideal either.

I have a couple similar wrinkles on my driver seat. At least they aren't wear marks.

 

[Kamauxx]

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That looks like added character to me. Like the slide of a well worn pistol.

 

[Fred Pahlke]

having leather seats with my Infiniti cars and with previous BMW's and Benz, leather will wrinkle, absorb color (blue jeans on a light tan seat for me) and also have a tendency to get holes and tears. It is what it is with leather. And it is a badge of honor to cause the issues as it shows that you love your car.

 

[AV8R]

I have a couple similar wrinkles on my driver seat. At least they aren't wear marks.

Ive got some but thats what happens when ur over 50 lol

 

[SteveCo]

Do you think steaming the wrinkles in the cover by an expert upholstery repair person would be worth it? It would be much less money--more around $500 compared to over $2000 to replace it.

$500 to apply a little steam is outrageous - this isn't refinishing a grand piano. At that price somebody's looking to fleece you big time, especially for that minor amount of slack in virtually brand new leather.

Myself, I wouldn't worry about a few minor wrinkles, but if you want a cheap fix you can try this home remedy by 'Ish' at West Coast Customs. Kind of the reverse of what your son did with the damp towel ...

 

[Cameron_417]

Leather Honey Cleaner, and Leather Honey Conditioner, 2 separate products, not cheap and not a quick conditioning, but one of the best.

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